’03 AVALON U (L/O 0206)
Fuel
Service specifications
Fuel type:
ENGINE
Oil grade:
API grade SL “Energy−Conserving” or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
For improved vehicle performance, the
use of premium unleaded gasoline with
an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Oc-
tane Number 96) or higher is recom-
mended.
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
Intake
Exhaust
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W−30
Spark plug type:
DENSO
NGK
SK20R11
IFR6A11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.):
1.1 (0.043)
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):
70 (18.5, 15.4)
Drive
belt
tension
measured
with
Borroughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT−33−73F (used belt), Ibf:
Generator belt
Power steering pump belt
88"22
115"20
Outside temperature
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
With filter
Without filter
4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
4.5 (4.8, 4.0)
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is filled in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
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